Touring

Fargo is Salsa’s original drop-bar mountain bike. This cult classic is designed for mixed-surface riders and bikepackers that like variety in their routes, with the capability to carry everything needed when out for days on end. Carefully crafted with 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tubing and paired with our Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork, this frameset is ready for any dream-bike build. - 3/2.5 seamless triple-butted titanium tube set provides appropriate stiffness and compliance for fantastic ride quality - Alternator 1.0 Flat Mount dropouts allow for flat-mount brakes and many different drivetrains, including single speed and belt drive - Cutthroat Carbon Deluxe fork features two sets of Three-Pack mounts, lowrider rack mounts, internal dynamo cable routing, flat-mount brake mounts, and abrasion-resistant plates - Wheel size versatility: run 27.5+, 29, or 29+ wheels and tires (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames) - Rear rack mounts (designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Standard Rack) - Fender mounts (maximum 29 x 2.2" tire clearance with fenders) - Clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires without fenders (29 x 2.6" max on XS frames)

Vaya GRX 600 lets you head out for rides that seamlessly cover everything from fresh asphalt to chunky gravel. The triple-butted tubing provides a silky steel ride, and the ability to run high-volume tires adds to the plush factor. Vaya's geometry and cargo-mounting options make it a prime choice for carrying the goods you need for long days in the saddle or light touring loads for multi-day trips. Shimano's GRX 600 drivetrain is a reliable performer no matter what your ride has in store.

Fargo Apex 1 is Salsa's drop-bar off-road touring bike built to shatter limits. Ride it on singletrack, gravel, or other places where you wouldn't take your standard touring bike. A triple-butted steel frame and huge tire clearance provide cushion on rugged roads. Alternator dropouts allow for any drivetrain you can imagine, and cargo mounts let you carry enough to go days between resupplies. SRAM's Apex 1 drivetrain is a reliable workhorse with the range for many adventures. - Triple Butted Cromoly Tubeset Salsa-designed, triple-butted, and frame size-specific seamless CroMoly tubing - Firestarter 110 Fork Light, tough, and ultra-versatile, this is our carbon fork for all-terrain riding. Two sets of Three-Pack mounts on each fork leg give you room for extra water or Anything Cages, and mid-blade mounts accommodate low rider racks. Firestarter fits a wide range of tire sizes, from 27.5 x 2.8–3.0" to 29 x 2.2–3.0" - Fargo Geometry Designed as a drop bar mountain bike, optimized for fit with the Salsa Woodchipper or Cowchipper handlebars. Capable of handling everything from technical singletrack trails, two-track, gravel, and the occasional paved road. Predictable handling with or without a load. The bike to ride for multiple-surface excursions - Alternator Dropouts V1.5 A split-able version of our renowned Alternator Dropout for ultimate drivetrain versatility. Run singlespeed or geared, QR or thru-axle, freehub or Rohloff, or Gates Belt Drive. Set Alternator Dropouts all the way forward for a shorter wheelbase that results in quick and nimble handling or set back for more stability. See our Alternator Page for more info - Belt Drive Compatible Tested and certified for belt drive use - 29 x 2.2" Wheel/Tire Spec This wheel and tire size rolls fast, keeps weight down, and offers excellent maneuverability - Multiple Wheelsize Versatility Fargo geometry and spacing can accommodate 27.5+, 29", and, on sizes small to x-large, 29+ making for a highly capable bike that's ready for just about any endeavor - Rear Rack Friendly Designed for use with the Salsa Alternator Plus Rack 135/142/148